Packaged Units/RTU News & Trends

Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-renowned distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) food service parts, residential appliance parts, and related products, has announced the launch of its HVAC parts category.  From air handler parts, condensing unit parts, packaged unit parts, and more, Parts Town will now supply an extensive range of parts and accessories from top manufacturers, such as Carrier, Fast OEM Parts, Trane, Lennox, York, and Heatcraft, among others.&nbs...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced it has appointed John Hayes, chairman, and former president and CEO, of Ball Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. mindset and strategic vision “John brings deep leadership and corporate governance experience and will be a strong addition to our Board of Directors,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies “We will benefit greatly from his growth mindset and strategic vision...

Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions, from the factory floor to the cloud, at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO™, AVENTICS™, Branson™, Movicon™, PACEdge, and PACSystems™, as well as CoreTigo solutions.  demonstrations and visioning sessions Emerson experts will show attendees how to access and harness critical data of th...

The BBC Earth Experience opens at The Daikin Centre in Earl’s Court on Thursday, 30th March, 2023. Daikin eco-heating specialists and sponsors of the venue have created the ‘Daikin Climate Zone’, located just outside the main venue, offering space to relax, play and learn. After visitors have marveled at the wonders of the seven continents and are feeling inspired to help protect the planet, Daikin invites visitors to join them at The Daikin Climate Zone, to learn more about h...

To support the growing demand for buildings' energy efficiency and sustainability, Vaisala, a global pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, expands its product portfolio for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products by launching the new Vaisala GMD110 carbon dioxide transmitter. Vaisala GMD110 Vaisala GMD110 is designed for measuring carbon dioxide in air-handling systems and ventilation ducts in industrial and commercial environments. The GMD110 ha...

With energy bills likely to remain high for some time, users of compressed air must consider every potential energy-reducing measure. In tandem with growing demands to reduce carbon footprint as the UK transitions to a net-zero future, many companies are looking at compressed air technologies for the solution.  refrigeration air dryers Air dryers, essential to improve the quality of compressed air and protect valuable assets, are no exception.  With this thought in mind, Hi-line&r...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, will host SPARK, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors in Savannah, Georgia, in 2024. SPARK 2024, the third installment of the annual event, gives service professionals a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry experts and recharge their businesses. SPARK 2024 will feature keynote presentations, business development sessions, breako...

Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ has published the first release of its Guidebook on rooftop units. The Guidebook gives an insight into types, design, applications, operation, selection and maintenance of rooftop units. Eurovent has published it’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units, which provides a comprehensive overview of the rooftop technology. Eurovent’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units The Guidebook is the first compendium of its kind developed by t...

Finally, building managers can put away complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

AGronomic IQ is a globally renowned company that builds all-in-one grow room HVAC systems to deliver precise temperature and humidity control with exceptional energy efficiency. Servicing the commercial cannabis grower industry, the Ottawa-based manufacturer, which also operates from a 150,000-square-foot facility in Montreal, has been a flag-bearer for energy efficiency from the get-go. Agronomic IQ opts for A readily applicable solution When supply chain constraints forced Agronomic IQ to s...

PARAT (Parat Halvorsen AS) will deliver the modern IEH 2 x 20MW Electrode Steam Boilers with 6kV connection to AITESA - VALTEC UMISA. The boiler system will have a design pressure of 16 barg and a design temperature of 204°C. The delivery also includes the circulation pump, feedwater pump, chemical dosing unit, start-up, and training of personnel. PARAT’s first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excited about their first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excite...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs (rooftop units) surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. New product line of Choice RTUs We've ele...

DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to announce the addition of Adiatec® ultrasonic humidifiers to their evaporative cooling and humidification product line. Adiatec ultrasonic humidifier The DriSteem Adiatec ultrasonic humidifier uses high-frequency oscillating piezoelectric transducers to agitate the water, causing it to develop into very small droplets of mist. This fine mist is carried out of th...

Paragon House – an 11 story teaching block at the University of West London (UWL), has recently replaced its gas boiler heating system with a ground-breaking first for Europe and the UK, by Finn Geotherm installing three x 210kW Panasonic air-to-water heat pumps with a bespoke cascading thermostatic control system to heat the entire building. The University of West London were looking to improve the energy performance of the building in a more sustainable way, reducing their carbon footpr...

Danfoss has announced it is accepting entries for its fourteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. competition and participation criteria  Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, consulting engineers, system integrators, and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danf...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades, is partnering with Warren Central High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to enhance the school’s career technical education (CTE) academy program and fast-track students’ hands-on introduction to career pathways in the construction industry.  technical education Through the partnership, ninth-grade students in the WCHS Architecture, Construction, Mechatronics, and Engineer...

For commercial refrigeration customers looking for a wireless IoT solution to monitor their assets in the field, Danfoss’ Alsense foodservice platform offers an affordable, flexible, and secure app-based monitoring solution for temperature tracking, refrigeration operation monitoring, alarms, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) compliance. The app works in conjunction with hardware that acts as an IoT enabler to provide end users with real-time data 24/7/365, including...

Wessels Company has brought to market the new WMT Series multi-purpose tank. This all-in-one tank can be used as a primary/secondary hydraulic separator, air and dirt eliminator, and buffer storage for either hot or chilled water systems. Features and design The innovative design incorporates a buffer volume that slows fluid velocity resulting in superior air elimination. Air and dirt elimination efficiency is also greatly increased with the introduction of the highly customizable new WesPro...

Trane®, a residential HVAC brand of Trane Technologies, has been named America’s Most Trusted® HVAC Brand nine years in a row by Lifestory Research. 5-star Smart Thermostat Brand The 2023 ranking stems from Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted Study which surveyed 7,468 people in the United States, between January and December of 2022, who were actively shopping for an HVAC System. Beyond earning the #1 ranking in the study, Trane received the highest Net Trust...

Airthings, the developer and manufacturer of indoor air quality solutions for commercial buildings and homes, has officially announced the launch of a dynamic, new feature at the 2023 AHR Expo, perfect for HVAC pros: The Energy Efficiency Toolkit. dashboard feature Expanding Airthings’ focus on using air quality data to balance health and energy efficiency in any building, the dashboard feature provides customers with the data they need to identify unnecessary energy expenditures. AHR a...

Daikin Applied announced that its Vision® and Skyline® air handlers would be enhanced with Sorbent Ventilation Technology™ (SVT™) from enVerid Systems, creating the industry’s first total-quality system that combines the benefits of sorbent media with a class-leading, semi-custom air handler. This news comes a year after Daikin Applied announced the upgraded Rebel Applied™ packaged rooftop system with SVT. Addressing IAQ issues Vis...

Air conditioning technologies pioneer - LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2023 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions at the 2023 AHR Expo® in Atlanta. Throughout the show, the company’s extensive booth (#C6506) will highlight industry-leading Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products. Key Highlight: Invert...

Touted as the 'first-of-its-kind shipping container business park', the Box Office Warehouse Suites (BOWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, is a unique and affordable commercial lease space constructed solely of shipping containers. Suites range from 320 to 2,240 square feet in size and house retail, offices, salons, artist studios, and more. small warehouse “The Box Office Warehouse Suites were conceived to allow someone to have a smaller warehouse with an office. We designed it to have less expen...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in the HVAC industry, is continuing to showcase its commitment to providing K-12 schools with adequate, comfortable ventilation solutions with the recent launch of its Sentinel® High Humidity. Temperature and humidity control The Sentinel® High Humidity is designed to provide accurate temperature and humidity control in humid climates, such as the Gulf Coast, with a dual coil/fan arrangement. With a dedicated outside air pretreatment coil, the un...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is showcasing the YORK® Sun™ Choice Ultra High-Efficiency Rooftop Unit at AHR Expo 2023. Available in 12.5-23 tons, the RTUs leverage a combination of Copeland™ high-efficiency ZPKZ fixed speed, ZPS two-stage, and ZPV variable-speed compressor technology to deliver the highest part-load efficiency in their class. YORK® Sun™ Choice Ultra High-Efficiency Rooftop Units surpass DOE 2023 efficiency...

IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-th...

Facility Explorer meets any building management need. Wireless or wired field controllers and devices provide direct closed-loop control over mechanical and HVAC equipment. Supervisory controllers deliver network-wide coordination for single or multiple sites. The result is an integrated, comprehensive control solution. What’s New Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explorer products Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explore...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - is addressing complex industry challenges with leading solutions and expertise at the AHR® Expo 2023, the premiere event for HVACR professionals worldwide. The Trane exhibit (Booth B3217) will showcase the latest advancements for optimal, energy-efficient indoor environments, as well as expert insight on pressing industry issues, including growing demand for building decarbonization solutions, such as electrification, dri...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will showcase innovative, new technologies and capabilities that address decarbonization and occupant health, safety and comfort along with Johnson Controls-Hitachi at the upcoming AHR Expo 2023 (booth B1617), from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will demonstrate its products and solutions that improve sustainability and optimize building performance align...